UPDATE: Man’s Death was Suicide in Binghamton Apt. Fire

The Binghamton Police Department investigation has determined with certainty that the apartment fire and deceased male at 13 John Street occurred as a result of an intentionally set fire by the deceased who then committed suicide. An autopsy was completed Friday at Wilson Memorial Hospital, in Johnson... Read More.

NYC Man Goes to State Prison for Binghamton Dispute

Mesha M. Taylor was sentenced Tuesday in Broome County Court to eight years in state prison and five years’ parole for felony criminal weapons possession, unlawful imprisonment and menacing, in connection to a May 2018 incident in the City of Binghamton. Taylor was arrested by... Read More.

Driver Indicted in Death of Binghamton Teen as She Walked Home

Kevin L. Wilcox was indicted Thursday by a Broome County Grand Jury on 15 counts related to the death of Harper Stantz and serious physical injury of Britney Laserinko, including Aggravated Vehicular Homicide; Manslaughter, Aggravated Vehicular Assault, and Vehicular Manslaughter. According to the indictment,... Read More.
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Binghamton Man Faces Felonies after Drug Search

Members of the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant Monday at 11½ Varick St., Binghamton. Investigators said they recovered 1.5 ounces of powder Cocaine, 20 grams of Crack Cocaine, drug packaging materials and $400 in suspected drug sale... Read More.

Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Binghamton Shooting

On April 09, Binghamton Police Detectives charged ANTONIO M. JONES (DOB 02/03/2000, 425 Norwich Ave., Taftville, Conn.) with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the Second Degree, both felony offenses. These charges were filed in regards to a shooting in the early... Read More.

State Police Investigate 1983 Binghamton Murder

State Police in Binghamton continue to investigate the 1983 'Cold Case' murder of 19-year-old Bessie P. Williams of Johnson City. On the evening of November 4, 1983, Bessie P. Williams was reported missing to the Johnson City Police Department when she did not return home... Read More.
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State Police Look for Missing Binghamton Man

New York State Police at Endwell are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Binghamton man reported missing. Family members report that 32-year-old Brandon L. Williams has not been heard from since March 5.  Williams was last seen in the area of State... Read More.

Binghamton Zoo Names New Executive Director

Phillip Ginter has officially started as the Binghamton Zoo’s executive director as it gears up for its 144th Grand Opening. Ginter is a lifelong resident of Broome County, with a broad background in the local non-profit community. His experience in grant management, program development,... Read More.

Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Social Security Fraud

Patricia L. Williams, age 63, of Binghamton, was sentenced Friday to 5 years of probation for stealing Social Security benefits deposited into her deceased husband’s bank account and for concealing her receipt of those benefits.   The announcement was made by United States Attorney Grant C.... Read More.
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Binghamton Man Arrested for Stabbing Mother and Infant

On Wednesday, March 27 about 2am, Binghamton responded to 10 Gaylord St. (2nd floor rear apartment), Binghamton, for a report of a stabbing incident. Investigation determined Colyn C. Williams (DOB 10/03/87 of 10 Gaylord St. (2nd floor rear apartment), Binghamton) was involved in a... Read More.

Man Arrested for Arson at Binghamton Dixie Hotel

On March 25 at 6:16 a.m. Binghamton police and fire department responded to 106 Henry St., Binghamton, which is the “DIXIE 2000” rooming house for a report of a fire. Upon arrival and investigation it was determined that a fire had occurred in the... Read More.

Man Indicted for Murder in Binghamton Arson Fire

A Broome County Grand Jury handed up a five-count indictment Friday against Wilfredo Pica-Torres, 45, of Binghamton, for second-degree murder and first-degree arson related to February 9 incident on Walnut Street in the City of Binghamton. Pica-Torres was also charged in the indictment with... Read More.